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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** QWALTEC, INC.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Client Server Models, Modems, System Configuration, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Routing, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Information Technology, Network Support, Routing & Switching, Network Server, Multiplatform, Cisco
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9187194/network-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, or related field

 * 3 years of experience in a network support role in a multi-platform environment

 * Thorough knowledge of and experience with network protocols, specifically Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

 * DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification at IAT Level III (e.g., CCNP/CCIE)

 * Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing & Switching

 * Juniper Networks Certified Associate (JNCIA)

 * Active Top Secret (TS) or Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance required

 * U.S. Citizenship required

 * Ability to work fully on-site in the Maryland / Washington DC Metro area

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

 * Juniper Networks Enterprise Routing and Switching, Specialist

 * Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Security

 * Experience supporting networks in satellite ground station or other 24/7 mission environments

## Description

Qwaltec is seeking a Network Engineer to administer and secure the networks that keep satellite ground station operations running for a Department of War customer. This role requires a strong background in the administration of Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), and remote networks, including working knowledge of network hardware, software, protocols, and network security in a client/server environment.

You will be the go-to expert for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and correcting problems with LAN/WAN services, and for installing, configuring, maintaining, and upgrading software on network systems. This position is fully on-site in the Maryland / Washington DC Metro area.

Key Responsibilities:

 * Administer LANs, WANs, and remote networks in a client/server environment

 * Operate and maintain servers, modems, switches, firewalls, and routers

 * Diagnose, troubleshoot, and correct problems with LAN/WAN services

 * Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade software on network systems

 * Implement and maintain network security in accordance with applicable policies and directives


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